Avoid being outside near trees. If caught outside, watch for falling debris or tree limbs. Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm and avoid windows and overhanging trees. Use caution if you must drive. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING ABOVE 3500 FEET... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING BELOW 3500 FEET... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning above 3500 feet, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Wind Advisory below 3500 feet, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Graham, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning and first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.